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Cordy

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Started with a pile of 6 x 1 par and 4 x 2 scant; all cheap Redwood from Wigan Timber
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Sadly, the Bosch crosscut doesn't have an indent at 30 degrees :(

So used the Incra on my D/W contractor saw
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Yes, I lowered the blade before actually cutting :)
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These 18 parts cut on Cross-cut
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This old dust-bin is a perfect fit when perched on those paving slabs
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Made good use of the Pocket/hole jig :)
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31 inches high, which is quite tall for a small garden

Folks comment that it looks like a Pulpit
 
Here is a bi-product, I cut the 4 by 2s the wrong way :oops:
So made this
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...the toy props bought on eBay, all plants from B & Q Wigan
rest I did myself; paint is acrylic
 
Cordy":3o0jrxj6 said:
Folks comment that it looks like a Pulpit

LOL glad I'm not the only one then :)

You might want to add some finish to the underside of the top, as rain will still run under there (no drip edge) and rot it out - you should also consider adding some rubber "door stop" feet to it to keep it off the ground.

Otherwise, perfect use of a dustbin :wink: One of my planters is built around an old central heating expansion tank.
 
You might want to add some finish to the underside of the top, as rain will still run under there (no drip edge) and rot it out - you should also consider adding some rubber "door stop" feet to it to keep it off the ground

Cheers Rafezetter I will try to fix a drip to top, then look to keep base off ground
 
John, what is the finish on your pulpit please? I need summat equally bright for acres of verandah woodwork.


Sammy Q, I will check what type of Sikkens later
 
Sammy
Top coat -- Sikkens Cetol Filter 7 plus

Base -- Cetol HLS Plus


Both are shade mahogany; originally bought to treat Sapele

My choice was based on these excellent threads

Roger M 1

Roger M 2
 
Cheers. Mine are presently dull ancient oak stain, more like muddy chocolate; new stuff sometime soon and I want to have a brighter finish.

Sam
 

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